Chunky Family Friendly Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

97 Chunky Family Friendly Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue accross the UK

Find 97 Border Collie dogs for adoption across the UK, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Border Collie dogs available for adoption across the UK, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a Border Collie ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a Border Collie that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and Border Collie breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

  • Tegwyn 2

    Tegwyn

    • 6 Years Old

    Tegwyn's ideal home Sweet and sensitive boy Tegwyn is a 6 and a half year old Border Collie who is learning about the world one step at a time. He can be a little hesitant at first, but once he has built a bond with you he will approach for short, gentle fuss. This handsome boy is settling wonderfully in foster care and learning what toys are, we hope he will be playing with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Bee 2

    Bee

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Years Old

    Bee's ideal home Meet Bee, a nearly 5-year-old Collie. Bee’s ideal family would enjoy being outdoors and going on trips. She would love to have a lovely private garden for her to enjoy exploring. Bee would benefit from ongoing training and dog socialisation. She would love a family that can dedicate their time to helping her settle into her forever home and have minimal

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Lois 5

    Lois

    2 weeks ago
    • 8 Months Old

    Lois's ideal home Lois can be shy meeting new people and is looking for a home with young adults 15+ and must live with another dog in her new home. She has a very playful side with other Dogs, so a dog that would be willing to reciprocate this is a must. She is looking for a quiet home environment , with minimal hustle and bustle, whilst she finds her feet. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Bruno 1

    Bruno

    3 weeks ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Bruno's ideal home Bruno is a wonderfully friendly, affectionate lad who loves being part of everyday life. He needs adopters who are confident handling a strong dog who pulls on lead, especially at the start of walks. New environments can initially overwhelm him so a calm, low-pressure home will help him settle. Once settled, his fun, loving personality absolutely shines! He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Benji 7

    Benji

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Months Old

    Benji's ideal home Benji is a 4-month old enthusiastic puppy who loves being with people he knows! This clever boy has already learned various tricks and is looking for experienced owners who would happily continue his training. Benji has previously shown some resource guarding behaviours and will need his new family to continue to work on this with him. Benji is a very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian

  • Cali the Collie 2

    Cali the Collie

    • 5 Years Old

    Cali the Collie's ideal home Meet beautiful girl, Cali! Cali is a 5-year old Collie who's looking for her forever home! Cali is a sweet baby angel, who can be rehomed with children as young as 4yrs+ and a calm, well-mannered dog. Cali is a really sweet girl, who loves people and gets very excited to explore new places to get her sniffs in. Cali is very food motivated and is an

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Roxy 2

    Roxy

    3 weeks ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Roxy's ideal home Meet Roxy! Roxy is looking for her new home, through no fault of her own, with her best friend Riley! We would really love to get this bonded pair rehomed together! Roxy is an adorable little lady who could share her new home with dog savvy kids aged 10+ and other Dogs pending successful meets at the centre. Roxy isn't used to being left alone much, but if

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Riley 2

    Riley

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Years Old

    Riley's ideal home Say hello to Riley! Riley has found himself in Dogs Trust's care through no fault of his own. He is a super sweet gentleman who could share his new home with dog savvy kids aged 10+ and other Dogs pending successful meets at the centre. Riley has been used to living with his best friend Roxy, so we would really love to get this bonded pair rehomed together.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Bennet 3

    Bennet

    • 4 Years Old

    Bennet's ideal home Bennet is a 4yr old Collie, he is a sweet timid boy looking for a patient and understanding family that can help him settle into his new home and build confidence. He is underconfident around other Dogs and has a strong herding instict towards other animals so would be best suited as the only pet in his new home and would benefit from further socialisation

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

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    Cordelia

    • 1 Year Old

    Cordelia's ideal home Cordelia is a bright, bouncy 1 year and 6 month old Border Collie cross looking for a home that can match her energy and nurture her growing confidence. She loves long walks and exploring, but tends to stay close by, often checking back in for reassurance. While she is very affectionate and enjoys a fuss, she prefers to approach on her own terms once she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Malibu 3

    Malibu

    3 weeks ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Malibu's ideal home Meet Malibu, our wonderful 4 year old Collie! Malibu is a classic Collie with bundles of energy and a brain that never stops. She is looking for an extremely active experienced Collie family or working household who can take her on plenty of adventures and engage in enrichment until her heart is content. She can be worried of people initially so will need

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Beau 3

    Beau

    • 2 Years Old

    Beau's ideal home Beau can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only dog at home as he can be reactive to others. He is house trained but not used to being left alone for long periods. He will need regular coat care and has been used to going to the groomers. Could you be Beau's perfect match? Beau is a very handsome Collie Husky cross with the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Barbie 4

    Barbie

    • 4 Years Old

    Barbie's ideal home Miss Barbie a beautiful 4 year old collie, typically ball obsessed sweet heart! She is clever knowing a few tricks already and is a friendly character with people. Barbie is worried by other Dogs so would prefer to be the only dog in the home but can see other Dogs out and about. Miss Barbie is one for the collie lovers and would like a home that has breed

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Bodhi 3

    Bodhi

    • 7 Months Old

    Bodhi's ideal home Calling all Collie people. meet Bodhi, a 6 month old typical collie. He is so full of energy that needs to be channelled in the right way, give him a job to do and he will be extremely happy. Bodhi really lacks in confidence in new situations, around new people and around Dogs too so will need to be the only pet in an adult only home. He will need a large

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire

  • Marvin 2

    Marvin

    • 1 Year Old

    Marvin's ideal home Marvin is a lovely 10 month old Collie cross who is friendly, affectionate and adores people! He is a bright and bouncy lad who is looking an active family with a secure garden who can meet his exercise needs and provide some fun enrichment games to keep his brain busy. Marvin will need to be the only dog in the home and be walked in quite areas as he finds

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

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    Ella

    • 1 Year Old

    Ella's ideal home Ella is a sensitive and gentle young Border Collie who is still learning to feel safe in the world around her. At just 1 year and 2 months old, she can be shy and timid, especially with new people, and will need a patient and understanding home that allows her to build trust at her own pace. Once she feels secure, Ella enjoys affection and will happily accept

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Opie 3

    Opie

    • 8 Years Old

    Opie's ideal home Opie is looking for a home with patient adopters who are happy to carry on with his training and confidence-building. He would like his adopters to be around for most of the time to help him settle into his new home. Opie would like his leave hours to be minimal at the start and have them built up slowly. He could live with children aged 12+. He could

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Roman 3

    Roman

    • 10 Months Old

    Roman's ideal home Meet Roman, our gorgeous 8-month old Collie x Shepherd who is looking for his forever home! Roman is looking for a home with another dog, who is able to tolerate his boisterous playstyle and show him the way of the world. Any children in the home would need to be 11yrs+ due to his excitable, bouncy nature and his typical puppy mouthing. Roman is a lovely,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Taco 5

    Taco

    • 2 Years Old

    Taco's ideal home Taco is looking for an adult only home that are experienced or knowledgeable with his breed as he does show strong Collie traits. He can be nervous of new people so is looking for a quiet environment that can separate him from any unknown visitors to the home. Taco would not be suitable to have any visiting children. He is a young, active boy that would

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Jackson 7

    Jackson

    • 8 Years Old

    Jackson's ideal home Meet gorgeous lad, Jackson! Jackson is an 8-year old Collie x Beagle looking for his forever home. Jackson is a gorgeous, chunky boy who is looking for a home where he can partake in his favourite activity which is running around on the beach! He is able to go home with another dog, cat or children of any age as he is a big baby angel. Jackson loves a long

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Adopting a Border Collie usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Border Collie is matched with the right home.

  • Before adopting a Border Collie, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Border Collie can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.

  • Browse the listings on this page to see Border Collie dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Border Collies closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.

  • Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.

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